Scotia Hille
Coverage of Scotia Hille in the Nexus archive.
- On second thought: Late-moving legislative action injects ‘ambiguity’ into ballot questions
Legislative leaders in Massachusetts are considering last-minute actions to reshape or override two ballot questions on public records reforms and a tax rebate law, despite advocates' criticisms of undermining the initiative petition process. The proposed moves could create ambiguity for voters deciding on these issues in November.
- How the House’s sausage-making put transparency groups in a tough spot
Transparency groups ACLU of Massachusetts, Common Cause, and Massachusetts Newspaper Publishers Association supported a bill addressing public records requirements for lawmakers but avoided commenting on its controversial provision limiting the state auditor's power to audit the Legislature. The bill, criticized by Auditor Diana DiZoglio, combined both issues, leading to confusion among observers and criticism from transparency advocates not consulted during its drafting.